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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1549 | $2498 | $1806 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $618 | $1174 | $780 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $129 | $175 | $158 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $269 | $313 | $240 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $32 | $51 | $53 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $151 | $196 | $175 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $10 | $24 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $55 | $78 | $61 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $21 | $44 | $33 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $49 | $19 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $19 | $54 | $19 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $50 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $36 | $44 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $56 | $142 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $30 | $64 | $37 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |